5:31 PM,
Jul. 17, 2014

Cleveland's playoff hopes could hinge on whether Justin Masterson returns to his 2013 form when he comes off the disabled list.

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Stan McNeal
USA Today

When the St. Louis Cardinals learned this past week that they could be without their best player for the rest of the season, general manager John Mozeliak made a statement with which every team in MLB would agree.

"Every year has its hurdles. You end up being defined by how you handle them," Mozeliak said after learning All-Star catcher Yadier Molina would need thumb surgery and miss eight to 12 weeks.